Has 2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY in?

2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY sits in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

Is 2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY show an average of 113 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

The closest primary school to 2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is Kimpton Primary School (1.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Katherine Warington School (2.9km).

How well connected is 2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Beech Way, AL4 8LY is Beech Way, 212m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Beech Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LY

8 planning records

Council tax

Band G

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 8LY: £1,160,000 (2026–2024).

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Overview

About 2 Beech Way

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Beech Way is a property in Wheathampstead, St. Albans, St Albans (AL4 8LY). It has council tax band G.

8 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Beech Way, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 2 Beech Way is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Dec 2022
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Silver birch - Reduce by 30%
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
22/02941/TPO
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Oct 2020
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Pine - Remove
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
20/01068/TPO
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.

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Crime

113/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Beech Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Kimpton Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Kimpton Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km
Sauncey Wood Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km
Katherine Warington SchoolSecondary2.9km

Nearest stops

Beech WayBus stop212m
The BroadwayBus stop409m
The LodgeBus stop701m
The SlypeBus stop789m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences652 reports36%
Anti-social Behaviour358 reports20%
Criminal Damage & Arson159 reports9%
Vehicle Crime143 reports8%

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Beech Crescent, Wheathampstead

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Method

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

How the estimate is made: We don't publish an estimate for 2 Beech Way because there is no EPC to tell the model the home's size and specification. The full report sets its records against recent comparable sales in AL4 8LY.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for 2 Beech Way, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: There is no Energy Performance Certificate on the public register for 2 Beech Way. A valid EPC is needed to sell or let a home in England and Wales, and lasts 10 years.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 8 applications are matched to 2 Beech Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL4 8LY, not by walking route.
Council tax band: 2 Beech Way is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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